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The patient requires antibiotics prior to the scheduled surgical procedure.  The medication arrives in a 50mL IV bag to run over 30 minutes.  How many mL/hr will the nurse program into the infusion pump?

Which of the following statements is true about the resting membrane potential of a mammalian neuron?

The neurotransmitter _____________ is classified as a biogenic amine.  It is generally excitatory and cocaine abuse causes the reduction of its receptor in the brain.

Which of the following statements is false about an action potential?

___(1)___ bring internal and external stimuli information to the central nervous system while ___(2)___ send commands out of the central nervous system to control muscle or glands.

Order: Phenobarbitol 0.09 g PO QHS (at bedtime).  Given: 60mg tabs How many tabs will the nurse administer?  Provide numerical (number) answer only.

Triglycerides are absorbed by the ___(1)___  found in the villi of the small intestine.  Amino acids and carbohydrates are absorbed by the ___(2)___ found in the villi of the small intestine.

Order: Lovenox 60mg SQ Daily. Given: Lovenox 100mg/10mL How many mL will the nurse administer?

_____________ contains one-way valves that prevent the backflow of blood.  These vessels transport blood back to the heart.

The greatest drop in blood velocity occurs in the ____________.